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Grand opening set for Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
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… for Design and Innovation Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's new … Central Kohrman Hall began in December and were completed this summer in time for fall classes. The facility features … to educate our young adults for promising careers. That's why we created the product design program and the Richmond …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49312
WMU instructor's book wins 2014 USA Best Book Award
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… Mich.—A book of poems by a Western Michigan University Spanish instructor has won a 2014 USA Best Book Award, while a second book was named a finalist in another category. Dr. Hedy Habra is author of the … finalists of the 2014 USA Best Book Awards on Nov. 12. More than 400 winners and finalists were announced in over 100 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20390
WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution
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… WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the … for all," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "That is why a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is at … WMed Board of Directors. "Not only is the $550 million in aggregate a staggering sum, it’s the biggest sum ever given …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413
Product design grads cap college experience with China trip, pending patents
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… by Erin Flynn on Kelsi Schmottlach and Ana Charnesky visited the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. Schmottlach … tours of product manufacturing processes at more than a dozen companies in various cities that will propel … Charnesky says the entire experience made her a better designer and prepared her for the next step in her …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/product-design-grads-cap-college-experience-china-trip
Agreement awards college credit for career and technical education
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… process recognizes the learning and skills students accomplish in rigorous state-approved CTE curricula. For example, a … students' high school CTE coursework can be found on the advising office website . Ultimately, it is up to each college, … include: Minimum grade of B, a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or better in all required CTE courses 90 percent or higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51145
Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids
Haworth College of Business
… Anderson on WMU's Food Marketing Conference offers more than 20 sessions on a variety of topics. KALAMAZOO, … in food and consumer package goods and will explore this year's conference theme, "An Industry in Transformation." … from Amazon Prime, Shoprite, Smucker's, Meijer, the Kellogg Co. and Kroger. Bill McDermott , CEO of SAP and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52391
Communication professor's immersive exhibit in media and news literacy will debut at Kalamazoo Valley Museum
College of Arts and Sciences
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sue Ellen Christian works with interns and Kalamazoo Valley Museum staff … of the media in the limelight. Created by Sue Ellen Christian , a Western Michigan University Presidential … “Media literacy is all about inquiry; who made this and why? What does this message want me to do, think or believe? …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67102
Aviation grad ready for career to take off
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… on the ground working to keep them up there. Dezmond Stover is excited to be among them, passionate about making flight … job opportunities. Networking, he says, is one of the biggest benefits of WMU's College of Aviation. As Stover looks … myself for different positions and careers, and how to better myself to get to those places," he says. "All the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507
Renowned student success scholar to present public talk
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… highly acclaimed public speaker and thought leader who is renowned as a student success scholar will speak at Western Michigan University this month. Dr. Terrell Strayhorn , professor of educational … and nine other books, some 50 book chapters, and more than 200 journal articles and other scholarly writings. In …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35637
Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits
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… has designed a website and mobile application that is helping the company's national sales force close deals … what I needed to add, certain types of videos and other suggestions." Simic also had to work with regulatory … "It's basically everything they need to help them better their sale," Simic says. Simic will continue working …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422